Fire in Dubai Apartment Building Kills 16, Injures 9

A fire swept through an apartment building in Dubai's historic Deira neighborhood, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine. (Reuters)
A fire swept through an apartment building in Dubai's historic Deira neighborhood, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine. (Reuters)
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Fire in Dubai Apartment Building Kills 16, Injures 9

A fire swept through an apartment building in Dubai's historic Deira neighborhood, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine. (Reuters)
A fire swept through an apartment building in Dubai's historic Deira neighborhood, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine. (Reuters)

A fire swept through an apartment building in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine, authorities said Sunday.

The blaze took place on Saturday in the Al Murar area of Dubai's historic Deira neighborhood where many laborers live.

“Preliminary investigations showed that lack of compliance with building security and safety requirements caused the fire,” said a statement from Dubai Civil Defense.

“Relevant authorities are conducting a comprehensive investigation to provide a detailed report on the causes of the” fire.



Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Invitation from Iraqi President to Attend Arab Summits

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs received the invitation during his meeting with the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs received the invitation during his meeting with the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. SPA
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Invitation from Iraqi President to Attend Arab Summits

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs received the invitation during his meeting with the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs received the invitation during his meeting with the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received on Sunday an invitation from Iraqi President Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid to attend the 34th Ordinary Session of the Council of the Arab League at the Summit Level, as well as the 5th Session of the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit, both of which will be hosted by Iraq later this month.

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received the invitation during his meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Fuad Hussein in Riyadh.

During the meeting, both sides reviewed the fraternal relations between the two countries and discussed regional and world developments.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati.